Jake Oettinger

Ice hockey star Jake Oettinger is the No. 1 goalie for the Dallas Stars. With elite physical ability and immense presence in the net, the goalkeeping phenomenon put the rest of the National Hockey League (NHL) on notice in the first round of the 2021-22 season’s playoffs following his sixty four save effort against the Calgary Flames.
The Stars were there mostly in the first place because of Oettinger, who had stopped 208 of the 218 shots he faced in the six games previously. The netminder took no time in making an impact as he established himself as No.1 for the Stars after beginning his season with American Hockey League affiliate, Texas Star. Entering his third full season, the Minnesota native has plenty of time and enough promise to become one of the elite goalies.

Born in Lakeville, Minnesota, the 6ft 5” American played for Boston University and was part of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. By the time of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft he was widely considered a top prospect, and was selected 26th overall in the first round by the Stars. As well as his skills on the ice, Oettinger has shown remarkable mental strength in high pressure situations, and he has become a leader in the locker room thanks to his character and poise off the ice. After already a key part of his team’s recent success, the Dallas Stars fans are excited to see him continue to grow.